I firstly realise Woodstock[ Woody] moving across a superhighway we were turning onto late one pitch-dark nighttime in Peachtree Georgia Atlanta. Whilst we were shooting Lawless . He was a stray. 11 weeks age-old. Oh No we considered. Quickly Go get that dog…

Hardy likewise describes the humorous style that he came up with the dog’s name.

Jessica asked me was he a girl or a son. Its a son I told. How do you are familiar with. Erm I can feel his Woodstock. great !!! lets call him Woodstock !!! And so it was.

Tom Hardy with his hound Woody.

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The actor discussed the beautiful space Woody touched all the people he encountered.

Everyone who encountered him adoration him. He didnt have a bad bone in his figure. All he knew was love.

Woody passed away, two days ago. He was only Age 6. He was Far too young to leave us and We at home are devastated by his loss I am ultimately grateful for his loyal friendship and enjoy and it is of some great comfort that he is no longer suffering.

Woody is described in the note as, “a shining example of men best friend. He burnt[ sic] very very bright and, those that burn very bright sometimes burn half as long.”

Clearly, Woody was a lucky dog surrounded by lots of adoration. Read the heartfelt letter in full here .